o·reg·a·no ( -r g -n  , ô-rg-)n. 1. A perennial Eurasian herb (Origanum vulgare) of the mint family, having aromatic leaves. 2. The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning. [Spanish orégano, wild marjoram, from Latin or  ganum, from Greek organon, probably of North African origin.] |
oregano [ˌɒrɪˈgɑːnəʊ]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a Mediterranean variety of wild marjoram (Origanum vulgare), with pungent leaves
2. (Cookery) the dried powdered leaves of this plant, used to season food See also origanum
[American Spanish, from Spanish, from Latin orīganum, from Greek origanon an aromatic herb, perhaps marjoram]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  oregano - aromatic Eurasian perennial marjoram, oregano - pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets genus Origanum - a genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae origanum - any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings |
| 2. |  oregano - pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omeletsherb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities marjoram, oregano, Origanum vulgare, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet - aromatic Eurasian perennial |
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